Dean Sorenson

The Standard of Excellence Advanced Jazz Ensemble Method continues the successful jazz instruction presented in the Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method. Designed as a comprehensive jazz instru...

The Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to help both you and your jazz ensemble students explore the world of jazz through easy-to-use Rhythm Studies, Improvisation Studies, Instru...

The Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to help both you and your jazz ensemble students explore the world of jazz through easy-to-use Rhythm Studies, Improvisation Studies, Instru...

The Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to help both you and your jazz ensemble students explore the world of jazz through easy-to-use Rhythm Studies, Improvisation Studies, Instru...

The Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to help both you and your jazz ensemble students explore the world of jazz through easy-to-use Rhythm Studies, Improvisation Studies, Instru...

The comprehensive tutorial method for all Jazz ensemble instruments reaches the advanced level, complete with a full CD of accompaniments. The Standard Of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed t...

The comprehensive tutorial method for all Jazz ensemble instruments reaches the advanced level, complete with a full CD of accompaniments. The Standard Of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed t...

The comprehensive tutorial method for all Jazz ensemble instruments reaches the advanced level, complete with a full CD of accompaniments. The Standard Of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed t...

The comprehensive tutorial method for all Jazz ensemble instruments reaches the advanced level, complete with a full CD of accompaniments. The Standard Of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed t...

The comprehensive tutorial method for all Jazz ensemble instruments reaches the advanced level, complete with a full CD of accompaniments. The Standard Of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed...

The comprehensive tutorial method for all Jazz ensemble instruments reaches the advanced level, complete with a full CD of accompaniments. The Standard Of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed...

Gato del Sol is everything a bossa nova should be: subtle, melodic, and always in a relaxed groove. An ample tenor sax solo covering an entire chorus of the tune, plus a montuno, is just one highlight...

New Music for Jazz Ensemble. Features Chord Changes And Scales For Improvisation During All Solo Passages; Chord Changes And Notated Voicings In The Piano Part; Chord Changes And Notated Lines In The...

Feature your lead trombone on this accessible Bossa inspired by writing of the legendary Thad Jones.

A medium bossa, nova, Tiara is another great introduction to Latin styles for young bands. This selection will make the jazz band sound sophisticated beyond their years.

A sizzling grade one introduction to the Latin style featuring authentic rhythms written for the full jazz ensemble.Set the audience on fire with this sizzling grade one introduction to the Latin styl...

Tropical Sunrise is a laid-back bossa-nova tune. With a relaxed and unhurried feel, students will learn to pay close attention to dynamic contrasts, especially on the soft side. The capital of Brazil,...

Rio Nido is based on the bossa nova groove, which originated in Brazil. The feel is relaxed throughout, and played in a very 'unhurried' manner. The song has an AABA form, with the melody being passed...

Bossa Caribe is a smooth bossa nova inspired by the gentle waves and warm breezes of the beaches on the Caribbean Sea. Its light, catchy rhythms carry an undeniably energetic undercurrent. Use the mel...

A sweet, melodic, light bossa nova - with a bite! Melbourne Walk-Up was inspired by the composer's visit to Melbourne, Australia, where, in the absence of an elevator in his hotel, he had to trek up t...

The solo section can be played with only one scale making this medium swing tune an ideal choice for a younger group.

An ensemble ballad written in the style of the great swing ballads of the 40's.Written in the style of the great swing ballads of the 40's, students will love the full sound and directors will love th...

Walrus Walk begins by sounding like a minor blues, but it never quite gets there. This medium tempo swing chart will quickly become a favorite with students.This medium tempo swing chart sounds like a...

This cleverly composed tune will make your beginning band sound great, all the while making it easy to teach! Baggy Pants Blues is a blues swing chart with a relaxed, easy melody line. A great chart t...

A perfect way to start off your next jazz concert, this toe-tapping swing tune grabs your attention right from the beginning! All instruments play the same rhythms in the first six measures giving thi...